Inpatient Respiratory Therapist - Fort Defiance, United States - Indian Health Service

Description

Locations:
Fort Defiance, AZ


Type:
Tribal


Salary Range:
$60,382 to $89,356 / Per Year

Open Period:6/6/2023 to 7/31/2024


Summary:
At Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc. (FDIHB), we are dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare services and ensuring accessibility to the people of northeastern Arizona.

As we persistently attract highly skilled and experienced physicians to the culturally rich region of the American Southwest, characterized by iconic landmarks like the Grand Canyon and Monument Valley, FDIHB places great emphasis on achieving a healthy work-life balance, setting a benchmark for the future of rural healthcare systems.

We eagerly anticipate the chance to assess your qualifications. For more information, please visit our careers page at

Duties:
Provides emergency Respiratory Therapy to all patients which requires extensive skill and training. Serves as sole technician during periods when staffing is short.

Administers bronchial hygiene therapy through chest physiotherapy (CPT) i.e., percussion, vibration and postural drainage, incentive spirometry, diaphragmatic breathing and cough technique.

Administers volume oriented intermitted positive pressure breathing therapy (IPPB). Performs airway care and maintenance. Performs nasotracheal suctioning and suctioning of artificial airways. Performs endotracheal and tracheostomy tube care. Administers aerosol and humidification therapy. Administers respiratory medications as prescribed by physician. Initiates, monitors and discontinues all modes of oxygen therapy. Initiates, monitors and discontinues all modes of supplemental airway humidification, including ultrasonic nebulizers, continuous aerosols and mist tents. Obtains and/or induces adequate sputum specimens for lab analysis.

Provides diagnostic evaluation of spirometric and pulmonary mechanics to include vital capacity, peak flow, and forced expiratory volume and/or flow rates.

Performs, administers and evaluates cardiopulmonary diagnostic studies (PFT, Holter Monitor, EKG, ETT, etc.). Performs arterial punctures and arterial blood gas analysis for the purpose of arterial blood gas evaluations. Performs, administers, monitors and evaluates pulse oximetry diagnostic studies. Initiates, monitors and discontinues mechanical ventilation support. Performs weaning parameters, extubation, and evaluates need for further airway support and communicates with the physician. Weans patients from mechanical ventilators per department policy and procedure. Assists in emergency and/or elective intubation, oral or nasal, on patient with impending respiratory failure/cardiac arrest. Performs external cardiac massage and pulmonary resuscitation. Performs patient assessment duties. Documents in the patient medical record a summary of all respiratory therapy administered. Receives documents and carryout verbal orders from the physician that are related to respiratory care. Checks for current and accurate physician orders, if necessary contacts supervisor. Acts as a consultant to the physician on matters of respiratory care and the practice of respiratory therapy. Performs other duties as assigned.


Qualifications:

EXPERIENCE:
No additional experience required outside of a completed training program as identified in the education qualifications listed below


EDUCATION:
Completion of an Associate's degree from an accredited Respiratory Care program. Active unrestricted Respiratory Therapist license from any U.S. State or Territory. Must have Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care. Valid American Heart Association Certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support and maintain certification. Valid American Heart Association Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support and maintain certification. Valid American Heart Association Certification in Neonatal Resuscitation Program and maintain certification. Valid American Heart Association Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and must maintain certification.


Work Type:
Permanent, Full


Announcement #:

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